Great Moments in History

Have a look at more than 100 years of Fulda - German High Technology

1991

Fulda introduces 'Fulda Y 3000' a new directional high performance tyre

The successor of Y2000, the Y3000 becomes Fulda's first directional tyre. 


Fulda launches new Showtruck

The new Showtruck replaces the first showtruck launched in 1985 . In line with the new corporate identity the truck is painted in black and features a jumping panther with the new Y3000 high performance tyre.


1992

Launch of the first Fulda high performance winter tyre 'Kristall 3000'

With the launch of the Kristall 3000, Fulda now also offers a winter tyre for high perfromance cars. Together with the launch of the new standard winter tyre Kristall 4, the launch of the Kristall 3000 allows Fulda to further strengthen its leading position in the winter tyre market.


1993

Fulda factory receives ISO 9002 Certificate for Quality

The ISO 9002 Certificate is an international norm for total quality. It certifies that Fulda has the necessary tools in place that monitor and guarantee constant quality products. 


Fulda launches a new complete range of 4x4 tyres

With the launch of the Tramp 4x4 S, Tramp 4x4 H and the Tramp 4x4 Trac, Fulda has now a special tyre for each 4x4 application. The Tramp 4x4 S&H is the ideal tyre for on-road use whereas the Tramp 4x4 Trac offeres optimum grip in rough terrain.


1994

Launch of the Fulda Lasercheck road safety campaigns

With the 'Fulda Lasercheck', Fulda launches a unique tool which allows to check tyre tread depths with a laser beam within seconds. On special traffic safety days organized on large parking lots, the Fulda Lasercheck informs thousands of drivers every year throughout Europe of their current tyre tread depth and makes them become aware of the dangers of insufficiant tyre tread depth.


1997

Fulda sponsors the Yukon Quest - the hardest dog sled race in the world

To promote the quality of its winter tyres, Fulda sponsors the Yukon Quest, organized in the Yukon territory in Northern Canada. The Yukon Quest is considered the hardest dog sled race in the world.


Fulda launches new ultra high performance tyre 'Carat Extremo'

To prove the quality of its new ultra high performance tyre, the 'Carat Extremo' Fulda develops a special car with the German Porsche Tuner Gemballa, the Fulda Extremo Porsche. The car becomes the hero of  Fulda's latest TV commercial.


1999

Launch of FuldaNet, a private network of weather stations in Germany

Together with famous German weather forecast representative Joerg Kachelmann, Fulda sets up a network of local weather stations. Based on the daily data from more than 400 local weather stations, Joerg Kachelmann presents the daily weather forecast on the main German television channel ARD.